In 1998, she was cast as the lead in The Hot Mikado, a jazzy production based on Gilbert and Sullivan's opera. She also appeared in several Irish television shows, using the opportunity to be recognised as a singer.
At the age of 15, Mumba was discovered in a night club by Irish svengali Louis Walsh (manager of Boyzone and Westlife). Walsh was impressed by her talent and she was signed to Polydor Records, subsequently spending several months moving between Denmark, Sweden, England and Ireland, where she co-wrote and recorded her debut album, Gotta Tell You. She eventually dropped out of school to focus on her music career, citing that it was becoming a difficult task for her to stay in school and work on her music.
Mumba's first hit, Gotta Tell You, was released in 2000 and shot to the #1 spot on three Irish charts, later reaching #2 on the United Kingdom charts. She also scored American success with her debut single, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album stayed on the charts for a staggering 6 months and eventually certified Platinum for shipments of 1 million copies. Five more Top 10 hits followed in the UK and another top 50 hit in the US, leading some to call her the "black Britney Spears" of pop music, although she has rejected this title. To date, her album has sold over 4 million copies world-wide. Mumba was nominated for a 2002 Grammy award for her song Baby, Come Over (This is our night) in the 'best remixed recording, non-classical' category, but did not win.
In 2002, Mumba prepared to release her follow-up album, entitled Woman, but with the poor sales of the lead single, "I'm Right Here," in both the US and UK, she was dropped from her label and the album was cancelled.
In 2012, she married Charles Porter.
In 2006, she collaborated with Filipino artist Jay-R on a new song, "Just The Way You Are", which will be featured on his upcoming album, scheduled to be released later in the year. It was stated in an article in PC World magazine that Samantha is working on her follow up album with a new label. In October 2008, three new songs "Candyland", "Turn The Beat Up" and "Bad Boy" were posted on her MySpace and YouTube profiles. In a January 2009, Mumba suggested a new would be released in 2010. She also resumed her career as an actress. She will star in the Irish Horror film "Loftus Hall" due for release in October 2010.
Don't Need You To
Samantha Mumba Lyrics
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Tell me I'm pretty to make me feel beautiful
I don't need you to
Give me your strength to make me feel I'm strong
I got all of the strength that I need here inside my own two hands
All that I want is your love and respect for who I am
What I really need
Comes from deep inside of me
Don't need you to tell me I'm pretty to make me feel beautiful
Don't need you to make me strong
Cause I'm strong on my own
Doesn't come from outside
This beauty I know
Comes from inside my soul
[Don't need you to tell me I'm pretty]
I don't need you to
Believe in me to let me know I'm worth believing in
I don't need you to
Hold me up, I know I can stand tall
I can stand tall
I can stand my own ground
I can stand tall upon my own two feet
Don't need to be part of somebody else to be complete
What I really need comes from deep inside of me
[Chorus]
Don't need to come to you for confirmation
Because I've finally come to this revelation
What I really need
I'm gonna find inside of me
Not in somebody else
Respect comes when you respect yourself
[Chorus]
Don't need you to tell me I'm pretty
To know I'm beautiful
Samantha Mumba's song "Don't Need You To" is an empowering anthem about self-love and independence. The lyrics describe a woman who doesn't need external validation to feel beautiful or strong. She acknowledges the strength that she possesses within herself and only desires love and respect for who she is. The chorus repeats the message that what she truly needs comes from within her own soul.
The song's message is relatable to anyone who has struggled with self-doubt or feeling like they need to rely on others for their own happiness. It's an important reminder that we are all complete and capable individuals, and external validation should not determine our self-worth.
The verses are filled with powerful statements that showcase the singer's confidence and self-assuredness. She doesn't need anyone to believe in her or hold her up because she knows she can stand tall on her own. The repetition of the phrase "I can stand tall" emphasizes her confidence and resilience.
In summary, "Don't Need You To" is a powerful song about the importance of self-love and independence. It reminds us that we are capable of finding true happiness and fulfillment from within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need you to
I don't have to depend on you
Tell me I'm pretty to make me feel beautiful
I know I'm beautiful without your validation
I don't need you to
I'm capable of doing everything on my own
Give me your strength to make me feel I'm strong
I don't need you to give me strength because I already have it
I got all of the strength that I need here inside my own two hands
My strength comes from within
All that I want is your love and respect for who I am
I just want your support and respect
What I really need
The thing that I truly need is
Comes from deep inside of me
Within me lies all that I need
Don't need you to tell me I'm pretty to make me feel beautiful
I don't need you to make me feel beautiful because I already know I am
Don't need you to make me strong
I'm strong enough on my own
Cause I'm strong on my own
I don't need anyone else to make me strong
Doesn't come from outside
Real strength comes from within
This beauty I know
I know that I am beautiful
Comes from inside my soul
My beauty comes from within me
I don't need you to
I don't rely on you
Believe in me to let me know I'm worth believing in
I know my worth without your belief in me
Hold me up, I know I can stand tall
I don't need your help to stand tall
I can stand tall
I can stand on my own
I can stand my own ground
I'm not easily influenced by others
I can stand tall upon my own two feet
I'm capable of supporting myself
Don't need to be part of somebody else to be complete
I don't need anyone else to complete me
What I really need comes from deep inside of me
The thing that I truly need is within me
Don't need to come to you for confirmation
I don't need your confirmation
Because I've finally come to this revelation
I've realized this myself
I'm gonna find inside of me
I will find what I need within myself
Not in somebody else
I don't need someone else to find what I need
Respect comes when you respect yourself
I will receive respect only if I respect myself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN
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